What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.

How far is it from Holyhead to Caernarfon?

The distance between Holyhead and Caernarfon is 35 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Caernarfon without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 9m and costs £10 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Caernarfon is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Holyhead to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1955+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Holyhead to Caernarfon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
1h 9m
£11–16
Drive 29.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Caernarfoncar 29.1 mi
34 min
£8–11
Train, bus via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Cbus T2
1h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Caernarfontaxi 29.1 mi
34 min
£60–75

Holyhead to Caernarfon by train and bus

208Weekly Services

1h 9mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 34.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C via Bangor (Gwynedd) and Bangor Railway Station H in around 1h 40m.

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